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Jones testifies that FBI asked him to wear a wire on hospital CEO, other lawmakers
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Federal agents asked state Sen. Emil Jones III to wear a wire against a politically…
Though wary of FBI mole’s ‘used car salesman’ vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Red-light camera entrepreneur Omar Maani made a point of not saying much during an April…
Pared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in General Assembly, awaits Senate action
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House gave its approval to legislation that would give high school athletes a…
Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — When Elisabeth Pollock took over as the Champaign County public defender in 2022, one of…
Sen. Emil Jones III takes witness stand in his own defense at federal corruption trial
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — After nearly five days of testimony, state Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial appeared…
Mink farming industry toes the line as Illinois lawmakers consider regulations
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — For over 65 years, Bernice and Frank Monteleone have been raising minks on their farm…
Feds set to rest case in Sen. Emil Jones III red-light camera bribery trial
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — On a still-warm early fall morning in September 2019, federal agents walked into the Illinois…
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
Capitol News Illinois A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its…
Sen. Jones sent spending money to former intern before getting him job feds say was a bribe
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Christopher Katz didn’t question why he began receiving $300 weekly payments from an executive at…
Prisoner Review Board reform bill clears Senate
Capitol News Illinois Editor’s note: This story has been corrected from an earlier version to reflect that Crosetti Brand has only…
Legislature kills bill that would have expanded resentencing for youth offenders
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House shot down legislation Thursday that would have allowed some people incarcerated for…
Bills addressing cannabis odor in vehicle, safe gun storage pass Senate
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Law enforcement officers would no longer be allowed to search a vehicle or detain a…